The author gives some clue about the contents of this book. The book provides insights into the nexus between gender and livelihood diversification especially about women 's participation and contribution to the non-farm economy in Ethiopia. Principally, the challenges and opportunities of women's in rural livelihood diversification were investigated. Last but least, the major determinant variables that influence the respondent's participation in livelihood diversification were identified at p0.05. The book also forwarded possible solutions for the problems raised thereof.